Lindsay Wong author talk — Nov 18
Mon, Nov 18 10-11:30 am CEPA 1457 For more information, contact Amy Huesken at amy.huesken@ufv.ca 11/19/2019
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Intermittent access to Abbotsford parking through Nov 15
What is happening? Intermittent access to Abbotsford Parking Lots 6 & 7 (Building A) via McKenzie Road as construction materials are transported for UFV’s Building Renewal Project. Both lots still accessible via University Way, near Abbotsford Centre (map linked below). Flaggers will be on scene. When? Thursday, Nov 7 – Friday, Nov 15 What do … Read more
Career Opportunities — Nov 12
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Sessional Faculty, Modern Languages Senior Budget Analyst Counsellor Program Assistant, School of Health Studies Material Handler Analyst I, IT Service Desk Senior Advisor, Human Resources To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of … Read more
Commemorating 550th Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Dev ji — Nov 28
Discussion and langar (community dinner) 6–8 pm Sikh Heritage Museum, 33089 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford ALL ARE WELCOME RSVP required: sasi@ufv.ca Please join us for a community discussion on the life and impact of the philosophy of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji on humanity as we commemorate his 550th Birth year. Join Dr. Harjeet Singh … Read more
College Pension Plan retirement workshop — Feb 20
SAVE THE DATE: UFV is hosting a College Pension Plan “Approaching Retirement” workshop on Thurs, Feb 20, 2020 at 9 am on the Abbotsford campus. If you would like to attend you need to register with the College Pension Plan. Thurs, Feb 20 9-11 am B121 Abbotsford campus https://college.pensionsbc.ca/approaching-retirement-workshop?inheritRedirect=true For more information, contact Debbie Dyck … Read more
Climate Change Theatre Action — Dec 13
UFV is proud to stage a Climate Change Theatre Action, a worldwide series of readings and performances of short five-minute climate change plays presented biennially with the United Nations COP meetings. As global leaders are meeting at the Climate Change Conference, we invite you to join us in using theatre to engage and discuss our … Read more
Giving Tuesday campaign
This is the 36th consecutive year that UFV has supported the United Way. The Youth Futures Education Fund (YFEF) is one of many programs we help them support. Give today and and post-secondary students afford expenses like transit, books, and food. 11/18/2019 – 12/03/2019 For more information, contact Natalina MacLeod at natalina.macleod@ufv.ca 12/03/2019
Employee Thank You Breakfast — Nov 26
Thank you to all of our employees for all they do for our students and university. We would like to thank you with breakfast! Please attend and help us say thank you and learn more about our 36th annual giving campaign. Tues, Nov 26 7:30-9:30 am Abby B101 For more information, contact Natalina MacLeod at … Read more
Employee Thank You Breakfast — Nov 27
Thank you to all of our employees for all they do for our students and university. We would like to thank you with breakfast! Please attend and help us say thank you and learn more about our 36th Annual giving campaign. Wed, Nov 27 7:30 am-9:30 am H1100 Chilliwack campus For more information, contact Natalina … Read more
Facilitator Development Workshop — Dec 9-13
The Facilitator Development Workshop (FDW) is designed primarily for individuals who will be conducting the Instructional Skills Workshop at an institution. It is recommended that individuals participate in an ISW prior to applying for the FDW. The FDW provides individuals with an opportunity for professional development in a challenging and supportive atmosphere and provides connections … Read more
Senate meeting campus location change to Abbotsford — Nov 15
The location of the November Senate meeting has changed. The Nov 15, 2019 Senate meeting will be held on the Abbotsford campus in Room A225. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 11/15/2019
Commuter alert: Town & Gown on Nov 13 — impact on parking
This is a commuter alert to inform students/staff now about Parking restrictions during the Town & Gown gala fundraising event on Wed, Nov 13, 2019. Parking Lot 10b will be closed starting in the evening of November 12, until the end of Town & Gown on November 13. Additionally the west end of Lot 10 … Read more
Shoe donations sought
UFV Circle K International is partnering with the Soles4Souls initiative to collect UFV students’ and employees’ new and gently-worn shoes to help individuals start and sustain small businesses to lift themselves out of poverty in countries all over the world. Donated shoes are a viable resource to help entrepreneurs provide crucial necessities for their families. … Read more
Senior Abuse Awareness Workshop — Nov 20
Senior Abuse Awareness Workshop. Wed, Nov 20 1:30-3:30 pm UFV Abbotsford Campus room B101 For more information, contact Rebecca Stach at Rebecca.Stach@student.ufv.ca 11/21/2019
Accessibility for All open houses — Nov 21
UFV’s Accessibility Advisory Committee is asking that each person at the university take the time to participate in British Columbia’s feedback program to inform the new accessibility legislation. The B.C. Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction has announced the preparations for new Accessibility Legislation beginning with a community engagement program which runs until November 29, … Read more